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General Lee at Augusta?

- — Tom Weir

Bubba Watson’s win in the Masters was a popular one for those who run Augusta National, given his University of Georgia roots and appreciati­on for everything the green jacket means.

But Augusta’s membership might be having second thoughts about Bubba after seeing a photo shopped picture he posted on his Twitter page of the General Lee — the original model used on the Dukes of Hazzard TV show — that Watson purchased at auction in January for $110,000. NASCAR wouldn’t allow the General Lee to lead the parade lap at a race in Phoenix in March because of the Confederat­e flag that’s painted on the roof. But could anyone keep it off the grounds at Augusta National if that’s how Watson decides to arrive at next year’s Masters?

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